2019 04-17PARK S & RECRE ATION COMM ISSION
S P E C IAL M E E T I NG ~ AG E ND A
S tarting L ocation: Sawtooth M iddle School, 3730 N. Linder Road, M eridian, I D 83646
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 5:30 P M
M ission:
The Meridian Parks & Recreation Commission is a volunteer citizens' group that is created and empowered to
advise the City on issues relating to park facilities and recreation programs of the City. Their mission is to gather
input from staff and other qualified personnel on issues relating to the creation and design of public parks and
open spaces; to listen to public input; and to provide advice and recommendations on parks and recreation related
matters to the Mayor and City Council.
1.Roll-C all Attendance
_____ J essica West, P resident _____ Michelle J ensen
_____ Dom Gelsomino, Vice President _____ J ohn Nesmith
_____ Keith B evan _____ Mike P epin
_____ J o Greer _____ Creg S teele
_____ A bbey Hutchins
2.Adoption of the Agenda
3.Approval of M inutes
a.February 13, 2019 Regular M eeting
J essica West 2 minutes
4.Announcements - NO NE
5.Old B usiness - NO NE
6.New Business
a.Volunteer Appreciation M onth Recognition
S teve Siddoway, Director 5 minutes
b.S pring P athways Tour on B icycles and by Van: M embers of the
public are invited to join the tour. S eating is full on the van;
therefore, you are welcome to follow in your own vehicle. P lease
also provide your own bicycle and helmet. For persons desiring
accommodation for disabilities, please contact Rachel M yers at
208-888-3579.
K im Warren, P athways P roject Manager 3 hours
7.Workshop - NO NE
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8.Staff Reports - NO NE
9.Adjourn
Next M eeting: Wednesday, M ay 8, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.
2019 All-Commission Goals:
1. Support development of a connected pathway system across the City of Meridian, with the F ive
Mile C reek P athway and the Rail-W ith-Trail Pathway as the top priorities.
2. Encourage coordination with the City of E agle to connect to the B oise River G reenbelt and with
neighboring communities f or additional regional connections of our pathway systems.
3. Support construction and the grand opening of D iscovery Park.
4. Support construction of a shade structure solution at the Kleiner P ark bandshell.
5. Engage other task forces, commissions, entities, and agencies through workshops and other
outreach for partnership opportunities.
6. Pursue improved tools and opportunities to engage citizens and stakeholders.
7. Support the planned improvements for bay 5 of the Homecourt.
8. D iscuss progress on Goals and Objectives in the MP R Master P lan.
9. C ontinue to foster greater C ommission involvement/presence in community events.
10. Hold workshops during Commission meetings to address current issues.
11. Participate in the partnership with the Meridian A rts Commission to add theming and identity
reinf orcing art at Champion P ark and Renaissance P ark.
12. Support the current efforts for A D A compliance repairs to ensure accessibility of Meridian's
park system.
All materials presented at public meetings shall become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring
accommodation for disabilities related to doc uments and/or hearing, please c ontac t the City Clerk's Office at 888-
4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting.
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